Recently I have been experiencing the beautiful soul challenge of standing in my solar plexus. For me, this means being called to examine and affirm the worth and conviction of my belief systems. The lens in which I see the world has been known to me as different and I'm happy to say that I have remained unwavering in those beliefs. For many of us, we experience the challenge of others' opinions and we either dramatically reject or softly acquiesce. It is not a comfortable experience when we are challenged.   This blog entry is dedicated to those who challenge and are challenged in hopes that the quiet voice within is strengthened. I am saddened to live in a world where hope and the possibility of change are seen as distant and unreachable goals. My perspective of the human experience is that within us exists the limitless possibility of evolution. It has been brought to my attention lately that this is "idealism." I hope to expand and exploit the inherent fallacy i...

Beautiful people, many blessings in the new year!! I thought I would share my intentions with you. At my new job they encouraged us to write and share our personal mission statements in order to understand employees better. I, of course, found this exercise to be both enriching and educational. I know my values and my mission but I never took the time to list them out formally. As I began this process, I realized how powerful it was for me. I started to feel a warm and fuzzy feeling inside because I felt passionate about these values. Suddenly, having them on paper felt powerful for me. It made them real. I believe it's a good idea to ponder, grasp, convey and write out your values. In doing so, one can more readily access and remain on track with the current pulse and direction of life. For me, it's been helpful to remind myself of the things that I need to continue to work on and reinforce within my own personal healing. I see values as a map for h...